Kanazawa weather in May (Ishikawa, Japan)

Thinking of visiting Kanazawa in May? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Kanazawa includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 22°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 13°C.

Precipitation

Kanazawa in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 192 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kanazawa climate page with graphs.

 

Kanazawa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Fukui, Japan (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Kanazawa, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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